Keawakapu
2895 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Keawakapu takes its name from Keawakapu Beach, one of South Maui's best-known stretches of sand, and sits across South Kihei Road from it. Built in 1976, the three-story building holds 18 homes, mostly two-bedroom, one-bath layouts at 806 square feet, along with a handful of smaller one-bedroom and studio units. A BBQ area and recreation area round out the amenities, and pets are welcome.
Keawakapu is zoned A-1 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, meaning the county has entitled it for short-term rental use, subject to Bill 9's phase-out by January 1, 2031. That said, other sources describing this specific building indicate short-term rental isn't currently in practice here, which may reflect the association's own rules rather than the county zoning itself, those are two separate things. Confirm current rules directly with Diane before counting on rental income either way.
The short version
- ✦Named for and located across from Keawakapu Beach, one of South Maui's best-known beaches
- ✦18 homes in a three-story building, built in 1976
- ✦Mostly 2 bedroom, 1 bath layouts at 806 sq ft, plus smaller 1 bedroom and studio units
- ✦BBQ area and recreation area
- ✦Pet-friendly
- ✦On the county's Minatoya list (STR entitled, subject to the 2031 phase-out), though other sources suggest STR isn't currently used here in practice
By the numbers
- Year built
- 1976
- Total units
- 18
- Buildings
- 1 (3-story)
- Floor plans
- Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Unit size
- 415 to 806 sq ft
- Pets
- Pet-friendly
Short-term rental status
Keawakapu is zoned A-1 and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so the county has entitled it for short-term rental use, subject to Bill 9's phase-out by January 1, 2031. Other sources describing this building indicate STR isn't currently in practice here, which points to a possible association-rules restriction separate from the county entitlement. Confirm current rules directly with Diane before counting on rental income.
Rules are actively changing as of 2026. Contact Diane for the current status of a specific unit.
On the grounds
Layouts
Studio
1 ba · 415 sq ft
One bedroom
1 bd · 1 ba · 606 sq ft
Two bedroom
2 bd · 1 ba · 806 sq ft
Questions buyers ask
Where is Keawakapu located?
Keawakapu sits at 2895 South Kihei Road, directly across from Keawakapu Beach, one of South Maui's best-known beaches, for which the complex is named.
How big is Keawakapu and when was it built?
Built in 1976, Keawakapu holds 18 homes in a three-story building, mostly two-bedroom, one-bath layouts at 806 square feet, plus smaller one-bedroom and studio units.
Is Keawakapu set up for short-term rental?
Keawakapu is A-1 zoned and appears on Maui County's official Minatoya list, so the county entitles it for short-term rental subject to Bill 9's January 1, 2031 phase-out. Other sources on this specific building suggest STR isn't currently in practice, which may reflect the association's own rules rather than the county entitlement. Confirm current rules with Diane before you count on rental income.
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